What major NFL Media assets has ESPN acquired?

ESPN has acquired NFL Network and other NFL Media assets, including linear rights to the RedZone Channel.

What stake does the NFL now hold in ESPN?

The NFL will hold a 10 percent ownership stake in ESPN as part of the acquisition agreement.

When will changes from the ESPN and NFL deal be visible to fans?

NFL employees will integrate into ESPN in April, but visible changes to NFL Network are not expected until the start of the next regular season in the fall.

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ESPN Now Owns NFL Network, NFL Gets 10% Stake

1 Feb

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Summary

ESPN acquired NFL Network and other NFL Media assets.
NFL will hold a 10 percent ownership stake in ESPN.
ESPN will broadcast 28 games, its most ever, starting fall.

ESPN Now Owns NFL Network, NFL Gets 10% Stake

Government regulators have approved and finalized ESPN's acquisition of NFL Media assets, a deal valued in the billions. As part of the agreement, the NFL will receive a 10 percent ownership stake in ESPN.

ESPN will now operate the NFL Network, merge NFL's fantasy football product with its own, and secure linear rights for the RedZone Channel. This transition means the NFL and ESPN will discontinue 'Monday Night Football' doubleheaders, with four games moving to NFL Network.

Starting in the fall, ESPN is set to broadcast 28 games per season, an increase from its previous 25. NFL Network will retain three of its existing games. Anyone with ESPN Unlimited will gain full access to NFL Network at its current $29.99 monthly price, starting this fall.